Vintage Rickenbacker TR7 Guitar Combo Amp USA Tremolo Distortion Working

American-made Rickenbacker character in a compact vintage combo!

Butler Music is offering this vintage Rickenbacker guitar amplifier, identified by its cabinet and control layout as a TR7. With its bold Rickenbacker grille badge, black covering, and silver-and-black control panel, this is a great-looking piece for a player or Rickenbacker enthusiast.

This amp is in good functioning condition and decent cosmetic condition. It features straightforward Volume, Bass, and Treble controls, built-in tremolo with separate Speed and Depth adjustments, and a dedicated Distort control for adding grit. It’s an appealing choice for home playing, recording experiments, or rounding out a vintage gear collection.

Features and details:

• Brand: Rickenbacker
• Model identification: TR7, based on the visible cabinet and control configuration
• Estimated era: Circa 1979; exact manufacture date unconfirmed
• Country of manufacture: USA; faceplate marked Santa Ana, California
• Amplifier type: Solid-state guitar combo
• Speaker: Single CTS speaker; photographed code appears to read 137 7901
• Inputs: Two ¼-inch instrument inputs
• Tone controls: Bass and Treble
• Effects: Tremolo with Speed and Depth controls, plus adjustable distortion
• Construction: Open-back cabinet, black textured covering, metal corner protectors, and top carrying handle

Condition:
The amplifier works well and shows visible wear from age and use. Cosmetic details include scuffs and marks on the covering, wear and discoloration on the control panel, oxidation on metal hardware and the speaker frame, and accumulated dust inside the cabinet. Please review the photos for a close look at its condition. Component originality and service history have not been verified.

These are actual photos of the amplifier you will receive.

A distinctive vintage Rickenbacker with useful onboard effects and plenty of visual character—available from Butler Music!